Organic Chemistry
Dr. Carl Dirk
Research Interests
Main research expertise is in theoretical modeling and design of optical materials, primarily focused on molecular centered response properties.
Strong interest in the molecular modeling of ground state and photochemical molecular chemical reactions. He also has expertise in design of safer lighting for the display of art, as well as associated expertise in color theory related phenomena.
Dr. Katja Michael
Research Interests
Two research focuses: a) Photochemical acylation method development and application to biomolecules and b) Development of carbohydrate-based diagnostic tools and vaccines for parasitic diseases.
Dr. James Salvador
Research Interests
Asymmetric synthesis. Chiral-stationary phases for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Dr. Yaoqiu Zhu
Research Interests
Organic chemistry studies including innovative synthesis to enable the use of clinical agents or natural products as templates for medicinal chemistry or chemical biology explorations.